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Health & Human Services

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Orientations Scheduled in August

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers free virtual orientations in English and Spanish for children ages birth to 5.

MCFIC· Aug 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us Today/ Únete a nosotros hoy mismo”
Aug 6
Education

ELEVATE Podcast Episode 9 Covers Head Start Impact

Episode 9 of the ELEVATE Podcast premieres Aug. 11, featuring a conversation on Head Start services in Montgomery County.

DHHS· Aug 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🎙️ Coming Tuesday, August 11: New ELEVATE Podcast Episode!”
Aug 6
Transportation

Two Takoma Park Ride On Bus Stops Discontinued Sept. 6

Ride On stops at Carroll Ave. and Maple Ave. in Takoma Park (IDs 20806, 20742) close Sept. 6; alternate stops available nearby.

MCDOT· Aug 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes Will Begin on Sunday, Sept. 6, to Improve Efficiency…”
Aug 6
Transportation

Flash BRT Blue Line Extends to Howard County Sept. 8

The US 29 Flash BRT Blue line extends from Burtonsville into Howard County on Sept. 8, adding four stops to Columbia and Merriweather.

MCDOT· Aug 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes Will Begin on Sunday, Sept. 6, to Improve Efficiency…”
Aug 6
Other

Spanish-Language Council Radio Show Airs Friday on WILC 900AM

'En Sintonía con el Concejo' airs Fridays at 2 p.m. on Radio America WILC 900AM, covering county programs for the Latino community.

MCCouncil· Aug 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Supporting Families: Back-to-School Vaccinations and Mental Health will be Featu…”
Aug 6
Health & Human Services

DHHS Free Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics Run Through Sept. 25

Montgomery County DHHS is offering free vaccination clinics for students through Sept. 25 to meet Maryland school immunization requirements.

DHHS· Aug 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Supporting Families: Back-to-School Vaccinations and Mental Health will be Featu…”
Aug 6
Transportation

MCDOT Holds Virtual Hearing on Pooks Hill Road Traffic Calming

MCDOT hosts a virtual public meeting Aug. 11 on proposed bike lanes, crosswalks, and pavement changes along Pooks Hill Road in Bethesda.

MCDOT· Aug 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Meeting on the Proposed Traffic Calming Improvements Along Pooks …”
Aug 6
Elections

County Board of Elections Seeks Poll Workers Aug. 11

Montgomery County Board of Elections hosts in-person recruitment events at six locations on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Aug. 11, 2026.

Board of Elections· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CALL TO ACTION BY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS ON NATIONAL POLL WORK…”
Aug 5
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery Recreation Fall Program Registration Opens Aug. 11

Fall program registration opens Aug. 11 at 6:30 a.m. for most programs; senior programs including Bone Builders open at 9:00 a.m.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Environment

Free Shade Tree Applications Due August 8

Reforest Montgomery's spring 2027 planting season application period closes Aug. 8 for eligible urban and urbanizing county properties.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Parks & Recreation

JSSA Family Wellness Day at Bohrer Park Aug. 30

Free family event at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg on Aug. 30 features arts, games, music, food trucks, and community organizations.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Health & Human Services

International Overdose Awareness Day Event Aug. 29

Aug. 29 event at unspecified location features memorial, resource fair, and banner tributes; photo submissions due by Aug. 15.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Health & Human Services

Memory Café at Meadowbrook Park Runs Aug.–Dec.

Free twice-monthly Friday sessions at Meadowbrook Park offer therapeutic arts programming for people with memory changes and their caregivers.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Other

County Cultural Plan Open for Public Review Until Aug. 22

AHCMC's draft 'Where We All Belong' cultural plan is available in seven languages for public feedback through August 22.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Health & Human Services

Federal Law Cuts Medicaid for Some Noncitizens Oct. 1

H.R. 1 eliminates Medicaid eligibility for certain noncitizen adults starting October 1; official notices expected in August and September.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Education

Girls Wired for Fire Program Trains Teen First Responders

Free annual Montgomery County program gives girls ages 16–18 hands-on firefighting and EMT experience during summer sessions.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Meetings & Hearings

Public Safety Meeting Set for Montgomery Village Aug. 27

Officials from county, state, Gaithersburg, and police will meet with residents at South Lake Elementary to address Lost Knife Road area concerns.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Public Safety

County Signs Ghost Gun, Public Assembly Firearms Bill

Bill 23-26E restricts ghost guns near minors and regulates carrying firearms in sensitive public places under Maryland Supreme Court guidance.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Environment

Potomac River Health Advisory Fully Lifted

Montgomery County lifted the remaining health advisory for the Potomac River, County Executive Elrich announced Aug. 5.

PIO· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Aug 5
Elections

Maryland Special Session on Redistricting Concludes in Annapolis

Maryland's special legislative session on redistricting wrapped up in Annapolis, County Executive Elrich said Aug. 5.

PIO· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Aug 5
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